David Relman

David Relman, infectious disease expert, discusses his studies of the mouths of dolphins, revealing unknown bacteria. The discussion covers topics like biosecurity, microceuticals, and DIY fecal transplants.

David Relman, Professor of Medicine and of Microbiology & Immunology at Stanford University, talks about our personal microbial ecosystems, the complex interactions between microbes and our bodies, the effects of oral antibiotics on our gut, and the challenges and progress in understanding the human microbiome.